OPP investigate 2 more bronze thefts at Haldimand-Norfolk cemeteries

Ontario Provincial Police in Norfolk County are reporting two more incidents of theft at local cemeteries.

OPP previously reported two incidents where bronze headstones were stolen.

One was at Bayview Cemetery just outside of Port Rowan and the other at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Langton.

Police now say two additional incidents happened last week as well, for a total of four cemetery thefts in one week.

These incidents happened at Port Dover Cemetery and Delhi Cemetery.

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In Port Dover, the thieves accessed the columbarium where they stole a bronze urn containing human remains. In Delhi, a bronze name plate was stolen from a headstone.

Investigators believe bronze and brass items are the thieves’ target.

Officers are unsure if the thefts are being committed by one person or a group of people.

If you see suspicious activity near any cemetery, contact Norfolk OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Haldimand-Norfolk Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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